1999 Ford Windstar vs 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Windstar | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,522 | 149 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 325 | 84 |
| Investigations | 8 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 62 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 64,495 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 278 | 16 |
| Structure | 276 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 209 | 10 |
| Suspension | 208 | 4 |
| Steering | 184 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 129 | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 130 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 184 | 0 |
| Stalling | 73 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 45 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
1999 Ford Windstar
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.